There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.

Saving our planet, lifting people out of poverty, advancing economic growth – these are one and the same fight.

Migration is an expression of the human aspiration for dignity, safety and a better future. It is part of the social fabric, part of our very make-up as a human family

We hold the future in our hands, together, we must ensure that our grandchildren will not have to ask why we failed to do the right thing, and let them suffer the consequences.

You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as a global citizen.

The longer we delay, the more we will pay.

Climate change does not respect border; it does not respect who you are - rich and poor, small and big. Therefore, this is what we call global challenges, which require global solidarity.

Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it

The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded.

Nothing is more shameful than attacking sleeping children.

Every literate woman is a victory over poverty

There is no such thing as total oblivion – for, in one form or another, life is an everlasting continuum. Copyright © M.T.Hallgarth 2009-2015

You always use that word "remember", ' said Milena. 'You say, "remember, team". You never tell us to think.

Every artist gets asked the question, “Where do you get your ideas?” The honest artist answers, “I steal them.

Every single day I'll keep you with me, no matter how far from me you are.

A lot of people come to Los Angeles and think that they're going to be famous, just like that.

Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency.

An obedient wife commands her husband.

That which does not kill me, has made a grave tactical error.

I think anybody who's been a part of a kid's life, you hope that when they go out into the world, that they surround themselves with the right people and don't find themselves in trouble.

Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.